Abstract: A gas barrier laminate comprising: a plastic substrate (I); a gas barrier layer (II) formed from a gas barrier layer-forming coating material (C) containing a polyalcohol-based polymer (A) and a polycarboxylic acid-based polymer (B); an overcoat layer (III) formed from an overcoat layer-forming coating material (F) containing at least one of a monovalent metal compound (D) and a bivalent or higher metal compound (E); and a top coat layer (IV) formed from a top coat layer-forming coating material (G); wherein the gas barrier layer (II) is laminated to the plastic substrate (I), either directly or with an anchor coat layer disposed therebetween, the overcoat layer (III) is laminated on top of the gas barrier layer (II), and the top coat layer (IV) is formed on top of the overcoat layer (III).

Abstract: A film comprises a skin layer, a base layer, and an intermediate layer between the skin and base layers. The skin layer comprises polyester. The base layer comprises styrenic block copolymer having a styrene monomer content of at least about 50 wt. %. The intermediate layer comprises: (i) one or more polymers selected from alpha-olefin/cyclic-olefin copolymer and alpha-olefin/vinyl aromatic copolymer and (ii) one or more polymers selected from ethylene/unsaturated ester copolymer and styrenic block copolymer having a styrene monomer content of at most about 50 wt. %. The film has a free shrink at 100° C. in at least one direction of at least about 10%. The film may be useful in shrink sleeve applications.

Abstract: A polyester laminated film includes at least a polyester layer, a highly crystalline polyester layer made of a highly crystalline polyester having a crystallinity parameter ?Tcg of 35° C. or lower, and a release layer laminated in that order, wherein the contact angle between the surface of the release layer and water in an atmosphere at room temperature of 23° C. and humidity of 65% is 85° or more. The polyester laminated film satisfies mold releasability, printability and thermoformability aspects, and is also excellent in cost performance.

Abstract: A safety laminate comprises an interlayer that comprises a crosslinkable blend of ethylene copolymers. The first ethylene copolymer comprises copolymerized units of ethylene, optionally a first olefin having the formula CH2?C(R1)CO2R2, and a second olefin having the formula CH2?C(R3)COOH. The first ethylene copolymer is optionally at least partially neutralized. The second ethylene copolymer consists essentially of copolymerized units of ethylene, optionally a first olefin having the formula CH2?C(R1)CO2R2, and a third olefin having the formula CH2?C(R4)D. R1, R3 and R4 represent hydrogen or an alkyl group; R2 represents an alkyl group; and D represents a moiety containing an epoxy group. The crosslinkable blend is useful as an interlayer in safety laminates. Methods for preparing the safety laminates are also provided.

Abstract: A decomposable thin film comprising a plurality of polyelectrolyte layers of alternating charge, wherein decomposition of the thin film is characterized by degradation of at least a portion of the polyelectrolyte layers.

Abstract: A laminated composition includes a first polymer layer having a first surface and a second surface; a second polymer layer having a first surface and a second surface; and an adhesive layer joining the second surface of the first polymer layer to a first surface of the second polymer layer; where the adhesive layer includes a heat-shrinkable resin including heat-generating particles.

Abstract: A gas-barrier laminate comprises a plastic substrate (A), an inorganic thin film (B) formed on at least one surface of the plastic substrate (A), and a polyester-based resin layer (C) formed by applying a coating material containing a polyester-based resin on a surface of the inorganic thin film (B), wherein the polyester-based resin has a glass transition temperature of 50 to 70° C., a molecular weight of 1500 to 15000 and a hydroxyl value of 10 to 60 mg KOH/g, and the gas-barrier laminate has an oxygen permeability of not more than 5 cc/m2/day/atm and a water vapor permeability of not more than 5 g/m2/day.

Abstract: A cover film comprising a substrate layer, an intermediate layer comprising a resin composition containing 50% by mass or more of a metallocene linear low-density polyethylene resin having a density of 0.900 to 0.940×103 kg/m3, and a sealant layer comprising an ethylene-type copolymerized resin containing 50 to 85% by mass of an olefin component.

Abstract: The invention provides an interlayer film for a laminated glass and a laminated glass, which are protected against a slump in TL value through attenuation of said coincidence effect and adapted to display an outstanding sound insulation performance over a broad temperature range. An interlayer film for a laminated glass comprising a plasticizer and a polyacetal resin, which is a blend of a polyacetal resin having an average polymerization degree of 1,000 to 3,000 and a polyacetal resin having an average polymerization degree of 3,000 to 5,000, and which has an acetalization degree of 60 to 85 mol % and an acetyl group content of 8 to 30 mol %. An interlayer film for a laminated glass which shows a temperature dependence of loss tangent in which the lowest-temperature side maximum of loss tangent appears at 30° C. or lower when examined for dynamic viscoelasticity.

Abstract: The invention relates to innovative flexible packaging forms comprising at least 2 different layers of material joined by means of one or more adhesive layers, at least one of these adhesive layers comprising a carbodiimide or a mixture of two or more carbodiimides, to a method for producing them and to the use thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed laminates particularly useful as safety glazings comprising a polymeric interlayer sheet, wherein the polymeric interlayer sheet comprises a blend composition of an ethylene copolymer A and an ethylene copolymer B, which has a melt flow rate of less than 100g/10 min, as determined in accordance with ASTM D1238 at 190° C. and 2.16 kg, and wherein the ethylene copolymer A comprises copolymerized units of ethylene and about 3 to about 20 wt % of an ester or anhydride of a C4-C8 unsaturated acid having two carboxylic acid groups and the ethylene copolymer B comprises copolymerized units of ethylene and about 6 to about 40 wt % of a polar monomer selected from the group consisting of vinyl acetate, alkyl(meth)acrylates, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides coated substrates comprising a substrate; and a coating on at least one surface of the substrate comprising vermiculite, polymer capable of forming a film, dispersion agent for the vermiculite in the polymer, said dispersion agent bearing a negative charge, and cross-linking agent. The invention also provides articles coated with such coatings and methods for making the coated substrates and articles.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyester film having at least one surface coated with a poly(vinylidene chloride) layer and upon which an abrasion resistant hardcoat. Further disclosed is a laminated article comprising the hardcoated polyester film.

Abstract: A themolaminating film for receiving a blister portion in the construction of a reusable package is described. A base blister portion configured to receive some form of media or material is molded from a formable heat sealable polymer such as PETG. A film consisting of a first layer of an amorphous polyester such as APET for heat sealing to the PETG, a second layer of a polyester such as PET, and an adhesive layer is used to laminate a graphical paper based cover thereby allowing the laminated cover to be heat sealed to the blister portion. In a preferred embodiment, the PET and APET are preferably coextruded.

Abstract: The present invention provides a safety laminate or solar cell module comprising an acid terpolymer containing film or sheet, wherein the acid terpolymer comprises copolymerized units derived from an ?-olefin, about 15 to about 30 wt % of an ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 8 carbons, and about 0.5 to about 40 wt % of an ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid ester having 4 to 12 carbons, based on the total weight of the acid terpolymer.

Abstract: Provided is a dry lamination method, and a laminate having superior appearance obtained by the method. The method in which an adhesive having a solid matter content of 35 wt % or more diluted in a solvent is applied onto a film according to a gravure process, the solvent is volatilized, and the resulting film is adhered with another film to obtain a laminate, wherein the adhesive is applied by: a gravure cylinder in which the screen number of gravure cylinder is 135 to 270 lines/inch and cell volume is 10 to 30 cc/m2; a gravure cylinder which is engraved by an electronic engraving machine to have a stylus angle of 120 to 140° and the screen number of gravure cylinder of 120 to 270 lines/inch; or a ceramic roll in which the screen number of gravure cylinder is 135 to 350 lines/inch and cell volume is 10 to 30 cc/m2.

Abstract: A thin biaxially oriented film excellent in dimensional stability against humidity change, as well as a magnetic recording medium and a film capacitor using the same. The present invention provides a laminated biaxially oriented film comprising: at least one layer comprising an aromatic polyester (a); and at least one layer of a polyolefin (b) having a melting point of from 230 to 280° C.; wherein the ratio of the polyolefin (b) is from 2 to 60% based on the entire weight of the film, and the film thickness is from 1 to 10 ?m.

Abstract: The invention provides a biodegradable oxygen absorbing plastic comprising a biodegradable substrate a sufficient concentration of reduced iron particles to adsorb oxygen in significant quantities and reduce the deformation temperature of the substrate substantially below the deformation temperature without iron particles present.

Abstract: A dual-compound multi-protective-layer roofing material includes a factory-applied layer of SBS-modified bitumen compound on a lower layer, an APP-modified bituminous on an upper layer, and a carrier sheet disposed between the SBS-modified lower layer and the APP-modified upper layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound membrane and an acoustic device including such a compound membrane. The compound membrane includes a central layer, a first glue layer attached to one side of the central layer, a second glue layer attached to another side of the central layer, an upper layer provided on the first glue layer, and a lower layer provided beneath the second glue layer. The anti-fatigue performance of the compound membrane is desirable.

Abstract: A coextrusion film according to a first embodiment of the invention has a monolithic elastic layer of a thermoplastic elastomer having an exposed outer face and an inner face and a support layer lying on, releasably joined to, and separable from the inner face at an interface.

Abstract: The present invention is an article of a film or sheet or a laminate of the film or sheet with nonwoven facing layer(s). The film or sheet is a blended compound of selectively hydrogenated thermoplastic block copolymer, a tackifying resin, and polyolefin and/or polystyrene, that has superior tensile strength and a good balance of good elasticity, low stiffness and good adhesion.

Abstract: The present invention has an object of providing a molded article of a composite structure obtained by bonding a polar thermoplastic resin, especially polyacetal, with another resin in a simple manner. According to the present invention, a molded article of a composite structure obtained by bonding a polar thermoplastic resin and a resin containing an aliphatic ester structure as a main component to each other in the state where at least a face at which both of the materials contact each other is in a melted state can be provided.

Abstract: A composite solid surface article includes a surface layer with at least one first polymeric resin and a filler, and a backing layer on the surface layer with at least one second polymeric resin and wood particles.

Abstract: Thermosetting compositions comprising an adhesion-promoting agent are disclosed. The adhesion-promoting agent is derived from boric acid or an equivalent and an ester having two or more functional groups that are derived at least in part from a 1,3-polyol.

Abstract: Provided is an antistatic white polyester film for a surface illuminant reflector, which has practically adequate reflective performance in a visible light region, can form a film with stability even if inorganic fine particles are added in a high concentration, prevents dirt and dust from adhering to the surface of the film due to having an antistatic coat, can control the gloss levels of the front and back sides of the film, and thereby can control a diffusing property of light, and can be suitably used as a base material for a reflector used for a liquid crystal display or an internally illuminated electric ornament signboard. An antistatic white polyester film for a surface illuminant reflector, having a base material layer formed by using a polyester resin and an antistatic applied layer having the surface resistivity of 3×1012?/? or less at a temperature of 23° C.

Abstract: A gas barrier film is provided comprising a base film of polyester provided, on at least one of its surfaces, with a deposited layer of an inorganic compound and a gas barrier layer of a copolymer resin composition formed on the former. The gas barrier layer is produced from a mixture of a base material composed at least of the two components of (a) an unsaturated nitrile that accounts for 10% to 30% by mass of the copolymer and (b) an unsaturated compound with a hydroxyl group that accounts for 30% to 70% by mass of the copolymer; (c) a curing agent that contains a compound with an isocyanate group; and (d) a compound that has either two or more carboxylic acid groups or one or more carboxylic anhydride groups.

Abstract: A mixture of a high molecular weight EPDM rubber with a low molecular weight (liquid) EPDM rubber provides a highly useful laser-ablatable flexographic printing plate precursor formulation. This formulation is sensitive to infrared radiation by the incorporation of an IR absorbing compound such as a carbon black. The inclusion of the liquid EPDM rubber avoids the need for plasticizers such as process oils during manufacturing, and provides improved image sensitivity, print quality, and run length. Both flexographic printing plates and printing sleeves can be made using the mixture of EPDM rubbers.

Abstract: Curable coating composition suitable for use on composite substrates such as plastic composites, cementitious composites, ceramic composites, and engineered wood, or on plastic materials. The curable coating composition comprises a multifunctional oligomer, a monomer selected from the group consisting of monofunctional monomers, difunctional monomers and mixtures thereof, a photoinitiator, a polyester resin and a polycarboxylic acid. Also disclosed is a method of coating the substrates with the curable coating composition and a coated substrate wherein the cured coating resides on the surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet contains at least a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer containing an acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive containing an acrylic polymer composition containing an acrylic polymer as a main component and a tackifier containing a tackifying resin as a main component, wherein reflection rate and attached amount in the fogging test in accordance with German Industrial Standard DIN 75201 are 70% or more and 2.0 mg or less, respectively. In the acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive which forms the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, a ratio of components having a molecular weight of 300 or less is preferably 4.2% by weight or less based on the total amount of solid matter of the acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive. Furthermore, in the tackifying resin in the tackifier, a ratio of components having a molecular weight of 300 or less is suitably 4.2% by weight or less based on the total amount of solid matter of the tackifying resin.

Abstract: Provided is a back sheet for a solar battery which holds an excellent gas barriering property and which is excellent in a weatherability and a light shielding property. It is a back sheet for a solar battery comprising a light shielding polyolefin base resin colored layer and a weather resistant polyester base resin layer and comprising a gas barriering layer containing a weather resistant coating layer and an inorganic thin film layer provided between the above layers, wherein the weather resistant coating layer comprises at least one selected from (a) a cross-linked product of polycaprolactonepolyol and/or polycarbonatepolyol, (b) a cross-linked product of modified polyvinyl alcohol and (c) an acryl base copolymer having at least one group selected from the group consisting of a UV ray stabilizing group, a UV ray absorbing group and a cycloalkyl group.

Abstract: Provided is a back sheet for a solar battery which holds an excellent gas barriering property and which is excellent in a weatherability and a light shielding property. It is a back sheet for a solar battery comprising a light shielding colored layer and a weather resistant polyester base resin layer and comprising a gas barriering layer containing a weather resistant coating layer and an inorganic thin film layer provided between the above layers, wherein the weather resistant coating layer comprises at least one selected from (a) a cross-linked product of polycaprolactonepolyol and/or polycarbonatepolyol, (b) a cross-linked product of modified polyvinyl alcohol and (c) an acryl base copolymer having at least one group selected from the group consisting of a UV ray stabilizing group, a UV ray absorbing group and a cycloalkyl group.

Abstract: A method of improving the flexibility of a coated polyester substrate for an electronic device comprising a coated polyester substrate layer and an electrode layer comprising conductive material, said method comprising: (a) providing a polyester film; and (b) disposing an organic/inorganic hybrid coating on one or both surfaces of said polyester film, wherein said coating is derived from a coating composition comprising a low molecular weight reactive component selected from monomeric acrylates and/or an unsaturated oligomeric component selected from acrylates, polyether acrylates, epoxy acrylates and polyester acrylates; a solvent; and inorganic particles, and optionally further comprising a photoinitiator.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a polymeric cellular confinement system which can be filled with soil, concrete, aggregate, earth materials, and the like. More specifically, the present disclosure concerns a cellular confinement system characterized by improved durability against damage generated by UV light, humidity, and aggressive soils, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: Release sheet materials for use as packaging material for individually packaged disposable absorbent articles, typically sanitary napkins and the like, and release compositions to be used in said release sheet materials.

Abstract: Release sheet materials for use as packaging material for individually packaged disposable absorbent articles, typically sanitary napkins and the like.

Abstract: Biodegradable polymeric multi-layer substrates in which the tie layer or layers comprise a mixture of at least the polymers forming the substrates on either side of the tie layer wherein the grades of said polymers are selected such that their melt flow indices and their melt viscosities are similar requiring the grade of at least one polymer within the tie layer to be different from the grade of the same polymer(s) comprising one or other substrate adjacent the tie layer. The inclusion of higher melting point polymers in one outer substrate allows the multi-layer substrate to be subsequently peeled from the article to which it has been sealed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a laminated polyester film which is capable of reducing occurrence of uneven interference owing to reflection of light and exhibiting good adhesion to a functional layer such as a light diffusion layer and an anti-sticking layer and which can be suitably used, for example, in a backlight unit for liquid crystal displays, etc. The laminated polyester film of the present invention comprises a polyester film and coating layers respectively formed on both surfaces of the polyester film, said coating layers each comprising a condensed polycyclic aromatic compound, and a urethane resin or an acrylic resin.

Abstract: Disclosed in part is a composition comprising one or more propylene-?-olefin copolymer(s) comprising propylene-derived units and from 5 to 35 wt % (by weight of the propylene-?-olefin copolymer) of ethylene-derived units and/or C4 to C10 ?-olefin-derived units, and having a Mooney viscosity [ML (1+4) @ 125° C.] as determined according to ASTM D1646, of less than 50, and a Hf of less than 75 J/g; and one or more ethylene-ester copolymer(s). The composition is suitable for an elastic film, and in particular suitable for a two or more layered film wherein the skin (outer) layer also includes anti-block and slip agents.

Abstract: An EB (electron beam) or UV (ultra violet) curable, low-gloss, dry-erase coating formulation for static and electronic whiteboards is disclosed. The coating contains an acrylate silica blend, an aliphatic urethane acrylate or a polyester acrylate, a polyfunctional reactive diluent and at least one photoinitiator.

Abstract: The invention relates to a radiation-curable laminated sheet or film comprising at least one substrate layer and a top layer which comprises a radiation-curable material having a glass transition temperature below 50° C. and having a high double bond density, processes for the production thereof and the use thereof.

Abstract: The rubber compositions described herein have been found to have an exceptionally long life as a spring-biased actuator diaphragm material that maintains its position compressed, e.g., bolted, between opposed flanges, while maintaining excellent compressibility, low temperature flexibility, hydrocarbon resistance, abrasion resistance and mechanical strength. The compositions include a copolymer rubber component; a plasticizer for the copolymer rubber; a vulcanizing agent for the copolymer rubber; a silica filler; and a coupling agent, such as a silane coupling agent, capable of coupling the silica filler to the copolymer rubber.

Abstract: A composite film comprising a polymeric substrate and a transparent conductive layer, said conductive layer being derived from a coating composition containing: (i) electrically conductive particles selected from the group consisting of metal oxides and doped metal oxides; (ii) poly(vinyl alcohol); and (iii) an aqueous solvent, wherein the sheet resistance of the conductive layer is no more than 1,000 ohms per square, and wherein the ratio by weight of said electrically conductive particles to said poly(vinyl alcohol) is defined as WM:WP, and WM:WP is in the range of from about 2.0:1 to about 4.0:1.

Abstract: A compostable interior panel for use in a vehicle includes an injection molded compostable polymer. A layer is disposed about the compostable polymer and comprises a composting-resistant polymer having a thickness ranging from 10 ?m to 175 ?m. The compostable polymer and the composting-resistant polymer are substantially insoluble in one another when liquid.

Abstract: A composite structure comprising an extruded polystyrene layer, a mortar layer and a primer layer, wherein at least one surface of the extruded polystyrene layer is planed, and the mortar layer is made from a mortar composition comprising re-dispersible powder, cellulose ether, one or more viscosity modification agents, one or more hydraulic binders, and one or more aggregates. A method of making such a composite structure.

Abstract: The invention provides an adhesive sheet which can be stuck to a wafer at low temperatures of 100° C. or below, which is soft to the extent that it can be handled at room temperature, and which can be cut simultaneously with a wafer under usual cutting conditions; a dicing tape integrated type adhesive sheet formed by lamination of the adhesive sheet and a dicing tape; and a method of producing a semiconductor device using them. In order to achieve this object, the invention is characterized by specifying the breaking strength, breaking elongation, and elastic modulus of the adhesive sheet in particular numerical ranges.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transparent conductor provided with a base comprising a first a resin, a conductive layer comprising conductive particles and a second resin, and an intermediate layer composed of a third resin formed between the base and the conductive layer, wherein the glass transition temperature Tg of the intermediate layer is lower than the Tg of the conductive layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin composition which is excellent in gas-barrier properties after a hot-water treatment and excellent in handling properties without increasing viscosity of the resin composition in a melt-kneading step at forming. The invention provides a resin composition containing a thermoplastic resin (A) and a partially dehydrated product or completely dehydrated product (B) of hydrated carboxylic acid salt.

Abstract: A gas-barrier material in which carboxyl groups are ionically crosslinked in an amount corresponding to an acid value of at least 330 mgKOH/g of a resin that has the carboxyl groups in an amount corresponding to an acid value of not smaller than 580 mgKOH/g. The gas-barrier material exhibits excellent gas-barrier property, retort resistance and flexibility under highly humid conditions, enables the film to be cured at a low temperature in a short period of time, and can be favorably produced.

Abstract: A metallized laminate film exhibiting improved moisture barrier property as well as maintaining a high bio-polymer content and degradability property is disclosed. The laminate film includes a first core layer of polylactic acid polymer and a second skin layer comprising a polyolefin metal receiving layer. The metal receiving layer or the core layer, or both, may be blended with an amount of polar-modified tie-resin to improve bonding. Alternatively, a discrete tie-resin layer may be interposed between the polyolefin metal receiving layer and the crystalline polylactic acid polymer core layer. The polyolefin metal receiving layer may be discharge-treated on the side opposite the core layer and metallized.